Hospital Upgradation
Access to quality healthcare
Descriptions
Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right — yet in many remote areas of Kashmir, hospitals struggle with outdated facilities, insufficient equipment, and inadequate infrastructure. At Kashmir Fund DK, we are committed to changing that.
Our Mission
Through our Hospital Upgradation Program, we identify local hospitals in remote regions of Pakistan-administered Azad Jammu & Kashmir and assess their needs through careful study and on-ground analysis. Based on these findings, we create tailored plans to strengthen their capacity and improve the quality of care available to the community.
What We Do
Our upgradation efforts focus on providing what each hospital needs most. This may include:
- Supplying modern medical equipment, such as laboratory instruments, X-ray and ultrasound machines.
- Upgrading hospital furniture and improving patient wards.
- Renovating and maintaining hospital buildings to create a safe and clean environment.
- Installing clean drinking water systems to ensure safe water access for patients and staff.
- Implementing waste management and garbage handling systems to promote hygiene and sustainability.
Our Impact So Far
So far, two hospitals have been fully upgraded under this initiative:
- Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Kel, District Neelum
- Rural Healthcare Centre Chinari
Each of these hospitals now serves a population of around 100,000 people, offering free health services to patients who otherwise would have limited or no access to quality medical care.
Voices from the Community
The impact of these upgrades is best expressed by the patients themselves:
- “For the first time, I felt that the hospital was safe for me and my child.” – Sakeena Bibi
- “The treatment is faster and more comfortable now.” – Muhammad Haneef
- “The new equipment saved my life during an emergency.” – Naveed Hussain
A Healthier Future
By upgrading hospitals in remote areas, we are not just improving buildings or buying equipment — we are investing in the health, dignity, and future of entire communities. Our goal is to continue expanding this initiative, one hospital at a time, to ensure that every person in Kashmir has access to quality healthcare close to home.
Medical Camp 2025
Our 2025 camp was held at the Rural Health Center (RHC) in Chinari, Jhelum Valley — a hospital renovated and upgraded by KFDK. A Danish-Pakistani medical team treated over 2,000 patients with acute, sub-acute, and chronic conditions. Patients traveled long distances on foot or by rickshaw to receive specialist care. Over 30 local volunteers supported the camp, and all examinations and medications were provided free of charge. Surplus medication was donated to local hospitals most in need. The camp was a success, widely welcomed by the community, and received coverage from major Pakistani media, including PTV, GEO News, and Aaj News.
Medical Camp 2022
In 2022, our team visited Haveli District Hospital, treating over 3,200 patients with a combination of Danish-Pakistani doctors and 25 local volunteers. Patients again came from far afield, and all care and medications were provided free. Surplus medicines were donated to the district hospital. The camp was well-received, with patients expressing gratitude and encouraging KFDK to continue serving the local population.
Medical Camp 2018
Building on the success of previous camps, the 2018 camp was held in Neelum District at Bata Health Center, three hours beyond our 2016 camp location. In partnership with Community Services Program (CSP) and Sustainable Development Organization (SDO), a Danish-Pakistani medical team treated over 2,300 patients, supported by 15 local volunteers. All care and medication were free, and a third of the annual medication budget was donated to the district hospital.
Medical Camp 2016
In 2016, KFDK launched its first medical camp focused on general medical care in Muzaffarabad District at BHU Pattikah. Originally expecting 1,500 patients, the camp treated 2,341 patients over three days — including 691 men, 975 women, and 747 children. The team of 12 doctors, including three of Danish-Pakistani origin, was supported by 15–20 local volunteers. Free examinations and medications were provided, ensuring patients from the entire district, many traveling long distances, received essential care. The camp was successfully completed and featured in local media.
Project 1000 Smiles for Kashmir (2012–2015)
Imagine a young, talented girl who shines wherever she goes — only for her future to be destroyed in seconds by acid or fire. Imagine her life turned upside down, replaced by stigma, shame, and social rejection. Imagine the despair of losing the will to live, dreaming only of a normal life she can no longer access.
Children and young people with burn and chemical injuries are robbed of their childhood and face constant social exclusion. Families are burdened by the high cost of treatment, and the affected individuals are often left without hope for recovery.
With support from Kashmir Fund DK, the organization Inter Plast made four missions between 2012 and 2015, bringing doctors, nurses, and volunteers from Denmark and the UK to provide life-changing surgical care — free of charge — to over 400 patients in Kashmir.
Patients of all ages received treatment for burns, acid injuries, cleft lips and palates, and other congenital or acquired deformities. Without these surgical camps, many would have no realistic access to care, as treatments are often far more expensive than the average annual income in the region.
By supporting projects like 1000 Smiles for Kashmir, we helped restore dignity, hope, and a future to those who needed it most.
